Valkyria Chronicles [Archive] - Page 4

Wraith

06-17-2009, 10:32 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/valkyria/vc_manga_vol2_ch6_cover.jpg

The second volume of the manga is out. Looks like they mix things up a bit from the game, and aren't really following the anime, either.

Not translated yet, but here you go: link (http://mangahelpers.com/downloads/details/35436)

Oh, and have some tank bread:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/valkyria/vc_manga_vol2_tankbread.jpg

Wraith

06-24-2009, 12:57 PM

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Trailer for the new DLC (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2009/06/22/valkyria_dlc/).

Urizen

06-24-2009, 03:15 PM

Props to Sega for continuing to support this title. Hopefully the recent sale has pushed the userbase high enough to make DLC viable for a very long time.

I like almost everything Sega has been doing lately outside of Sonic.

menage

06-25-2009, 03:11 AM

YAY, my copy is finally in the mail. Good price too.

I'll finally be able to play what you guys are raving about.

menage

07-01-2009, 01:43 AM

Got it in the mail yesterday, playe dthe first tutorial. Can't really judge anything yet cause it's the same as the demo.

One thing, that hazy frame around everything annoys the fuck out of me. Such a pretty game, such an ugly screen cramping border. Bah.

Wraith

07-01-2009, 07:42 AM

One thing, that hazy frame around everything annoys the fuck out of me. Such a pretty game, such an ugly screen cramping border. Bah.That's one of the things I noticed in the screenshots, but I hardly noticed it at all in the game.

GrenMag

07-01-2009, 09:16 AM

I really need to get back to this game. I've only made it to the 3rd or 4th mission after getting control of my entire squad, but I've really enjoyed it so far. 50-60 hour work weeks have kind of gotten in the way of my console gaming, though.

menage

07-01-2009, 09:24 AM

That's one of the things I noticed in the screenshots, but I hardly noticed it at all in the game.

I'll get used to it, but the one responsible should be shot. Makes the game look like a very cheap postcard you get from your grandma who's visiting some uninteresting place. The whole time. It doesn't add shit.

Spigot

07-01-2009, 11:54 AM

I liked that neat blurry effect on the border. It lends itself to the painting/old-timey picture feel of the game.

danhoo

07-01-2009, 12:02 PM

I'll get used to it, but the one responsible should be shot. Makes the game look like a very cheap postcard you get from your grandma who's visiting some uninteresting place. The whole time. It doesn't add shit.

You know, I too found the border really annoying and distracting. After a while, you get used to it. I do wish they had added a way to turn it off though.

Oddly, I only really noticed it when I switched to a new LCD TV. Prior to that, playing on my old Sony WEGA SDTV, it didn't bother me as much.

LiquidRain

07-01-2009, 10:35 PM

I'll get used to it, but the one responsible should be shot. Makes the game look like a very cheap postcard you get from your grandma who's visiting some uninteresting place. The whole time. It doesn't add shit.
I figure it's equivalent to the vignetting in Mass Effect, you notice it at first and it can bug you, but you get used to it.

(I honestly never really noticed the border while playing unless I was in firing mode, and then your focus is pretty centered on the screen)

menage

07-02-2009, 02:24 AM

I liked that neat blurry effect on the border. It lends itself to the painting/old-timey picture feel of the game.

I would agree if it wasn't just pasted on top of it.

I played some more yesterday. I'm liking it. But I have to restart a whole bunch of stuff because the game doesn't autosave after a mission.

Spigot

07-02-2009, 08:30 AM

I would agree if it wasn't just pasted on top of it.

I played some more yesterday. I'm liking it. But I have to restart a whole bunch of stuff because the game doesn't autosave after a mission.Oh yeah. You need to remember to save.

At least you can save during battles whenever you feel like it. I usually have one save for the story/management stuff and 3 different battle saves.

danhoo

07-02-2009, 09:29 AM

At least you can save during battles whenever you feel like it. I usually have one save for the story/management stuff and 3 different battle saves.

Indeed. I think I didn't realize you could save mid-battle until around mission #7.

menage

07-02-2009, 04:25 PM

Oh yeah. You need to remember to save.

At least you can save during battles whenever you feel like it. I usually have one save for the story/management stuff and 3 different battle saves.

Damned, didn't know that either. I just killed myself to get to bed hoping that the game autosaved between story's, seeing as you open em up as well. Bit weird not having any but battle saves are better still.

Xydarc

07-02-2009, 06:53 PM

Xydarc

07-02-2009, 06:54 PM

Indeed. I think I didn't realize you could save mid-battle until around mission #7.
Same. Made the game much much more manageable.

LiquidRain

07-02-2009, 08:12 PM

I would agree if it wasn't just pasted on top of it.
But it's not pasted on top - there's a fade to white, with the black outlines sketched further in that that, actually nearing the tips of the screen in some cases. It blends.

menage

07-03-2009, 02:54 AM

But it's not pasted on top - there's a fade to white, with the black outlines sketched further in that that, actually nearing the tips of the screen in some cases. It blends.

I'll have another look then:D

Didn't seem that complicated at first glance, just seemed like a gradient border on top of the graphics. I don't think I'll like it more when I see it in a different technical view though:P. Thing needs to go. Only thing it really does is make the screen smaller, and uglier.

It fits perfectly with the game's visual aesthetic. You just don't like purty things.

True. I wouldn't mind it if it wasn't ALL the time though. During the gameplay it isn't that bad, cause then I'm busy. During the cutscenes it annoys me to know end, cause they look pretty with shit on top now.

I'll stop complaining now.

Wraith

07-08-2009, 07:48 AM

From Anime Expo (Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/itadakimasu/3695820772/)):

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/3695820772_c0869e151c_o.jpg

LiquidRain

07-08-2009, 08:47 AM

Those are actually pretty damned good.

Talanvor

07-08-2009, 11:21 AM

Wonder if the piggie made the noises too.

Also, needs moar Isara!

Wraith

07-11-2009, 11:22 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/valkyria/WIPWIPWIP_by_m_lin.jpg
by ~m-lin (http://m-lin.deviantart.com/art/WIPWIPWIP-126669351)

I check Deviant Art for good Valkyria Chronicles stuff so you don't have to.

Fanart:

Selvaria: http://yagaminoue.deviantart.com/art/Azure-Witch-127333489
Alicia & Hans: http://azure2526.deviantart.com/art/Alicia-and-Hans-Uncoloured-126798313
Vyse & Marina: http://m-lin.deviantart.com/art/WIPWIPWIP-126669351
Marina: http://sememomoshidesu.deviantart.com/art/Mastercard-background-126224049
Marina: http://dark-pen.deviantart.com/art/Marina-s-face-127641705
Marina: http://dark-pen.deviantart.com/art/Sniper-body-Marina-127641471
Call of Duty cover parody: http://skunk-works.deviantart.com/art/CoD4-X-Valkyria-Chronicles-128529405
Cezary: http://hikarihikalight.deviantart.com/art/Valkyria-Chronicles-Cezary-123952171

Cosplay:

Alicia 1 (http://karinkousuke.deviantart.com/art/Biohazard-Valkyria-Chronicles-121834578), 2 (http://karinkousuke.deviantart.com/art/Unsung-Heroine-121543718), 3 (http://karinkousuke.deviantart.com/art/Dedicated-Defender-122511846), 4 (http://songster69.deviantart.com/art/Defending-Our-Homeland-122114398), 5 (http://yuanie.deviantart.com/art/Determination-to-protect-122345477)
Largo, Welkin, Alicia (http://flame--alchemist.deviantart.com/art/Animazement-09-5-123598066)

Doodle comics:

http://aislandhein.deviantart.com/art/One-true-plan-120196252
http://aislandhein.deviantart.com/art/Valkyria-Vegetable-120161394
http://aislandhein.deviantart.com/art/Valkyria-Chronicles-Alternate-120146225

Talanvor

07-12-2009, 01:43 AM

The rifle that Alicia cosplayer is holding is terrible. Think they could have used an actual rifle for the shoot since it's not at a con. :/

The CoD cover is hilarious! And the comics are good too. Jann cracks me up, I thought he liked Largo though.

Cactaur

07-12-2009, 01:55 AM

The rifle that Alicia cosplayer is holding is terrible. Think they could have used an actual rifle for the shoot since it's not at a con. :/

She's based in Singapore. Firearms are illegal outside of the police and military. No airsoft either. I've seen pretty realistic looking MP5 and M4 SOPMOD guns in toy shops that only make noises and don't fire anything but those are probably a gray area.

Talanvor

07-13-2009, 07:30 AM

She's based in Singapore. Firearms are illegal outside of the police and military. No airsoft either. I've seen pretty realistic looking MP5 and M4 SOPMOD guns in toy shops that only make noises and don't fire anything but those are probably a gray area.

Oh, well, that would put a crimp on things. :(

Codicier

07-13-2009, 07:38 AM

It's $50 on Amazon.ca (http://www.amazon.ca/Sega-Of-America-Inc-69020/dp/B0016C3260/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1247492279&sr=8-1) if you're in Canada and can wait a bit for delivery. I ordered a copy this past weekend.

Xydarc

07-13-2009, 05:54 PM

Vyse dies in the anime.

Abyssion

07-13-2009, 06:05 PM

Vyse dies in the anime.

I'm glad I stopped watching the anime then... Once I beat the game a few weeks ago, I realized, there is no point in watching the show. I've seen the whole story and the anime is based on the manga anyways. (from what I read on wiki anyways)

It's a damn good game though, I was glad I finally got around to beating it.

Zagrash

07-13-2009, 06:53 PM

Vyse dies in the anime.

Hopefully that doesn't have any effect on Skies of Arcadia 2...I mean, they HAVE to make that, right? Please?

Xydarc

07-14-2009, 11:40 AM

I'm glad I stopped watching the anime then... Once I beat the game a few weeks ago, I realized, there is no point in watching the show. I've seen the whole story and the anime is based on the manga anyways. (from what I read on wiki anyways)

It's a damn good game though, I was glad I finally got around to beating it.
You're missing out on a great show, but it's your choice.

Cactaur

07-14-2009, 12:58 PM

Show is generally watchable but I'd prefer if they focused more on the tactics like the game rather than the human element, but thats just me.

LiquidRain

07-14-2009, 09:06 PM

Vyse dies in the anime.
Our hero's in trouble now. :(

Thanks for the art links, Wraith!

Wraith

07-15-2009, 10:27 AM

In case anyone reading this thread hasn't checked out the front page lately: Valkyria Chronicles 2 Heading To PSP (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?t=10335)

And the new thread: Valkyria Chronicles 2 (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?t=10350)

Abyssion

07-15-2009, 02:19 PM

You're missing out on a great show, but it's your choice.

That's okay, I've already played the great game and have too much anime to watch as is. :p

Spigot

07-15-2009, 06:19 PM

Yay for the sequel on the PSP!

Goronmon

07-17-2009, 07:56 AM

So, I've been putting some time into this game over the last few days. Definitely enjoying it a lot, and ended up buying the game (currently playing a Gamefly rental). Do have a few complaints though.

1) Only being able to use sandbags as official "cover".
2) Having to watch the same units run around the same building in a circle every single turn on the far side of the map as I wait for my turn to start again.

Gorvi

07-17-2009, 08:18 AM

I'll agree with those, Goronmon. Being able to speed up the enemy's turns and having more cover options would have been great. Hopefully they fix that with 2.

Wraith

08-03-2009, 04:48 PM

IGN: Cheers & Tears: Strategy Games (PS3) (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/100/1009620p1.html)Of all the strategy games on our list, this one is likely going to be met with the most praise from those that played it. In fact, it wasn't even on our list originally, but because somebody loves the game too damn much (see: Sam), he decided he'd just whip up a descriptor in the off chance that it got added to the list. So what makes the game so great? How much time do you have? It breaks out of the normal point-and-click interface for moving troops by making their traversal, aiming and attacks semi-real-time. It has fantastic music. It has an actual story that's more interesting than you'd think given the anime style. It looks great. It has epic duels against enemies that require honest-to-goodness strategy. Best of all, it takes what you think will be very basic mechanics and almost constantly remixes them, putting you in genuinely unique situations to break up what would otherwise be a slightly trying series of battles. Valkyria Chronicles isn't just one of the best strategy games on the PS3, it's one of the best games on the system period, and if you don't own a copy yet, you're part of the problem. Oh yeah, Sam said it.

Inverarity

08-07-2009, 07:00 AM

Well, my PS3 is dead - looks like a toasted power supply. It's out for repair with Sony, which means in all likelihood I'll never see my save files again.

HOORAY! I get to play through Valkyria Chronicles from scratch!

I'm not just looking on the bright side here; I'm actually pretty jazzed at the idea of starting from zero. I'm really curious to see how the game plays when I know what I'm doing but all my troops are woefully underpowered compared to what I'm accustomed to. I'm even looking forward to all the cutscenes, which is saying something - the only recent games where I don't mind repeating story sequences are this one and any of Stephen Fry's bits from Fable II.

Wraith

08-07-2009, 09:21 PM

A trio of Deviantart pics by *Drifth:

VC: the Gunthers (http://drifth.deviantart.com/art/VC-the-Gunthers-132096514)
VC: chibi Gunthers (http://drifth.deviantart.com/art/VC-chibi-Gunthers-8D-132097043)
VC: Isara (http://drifth.deviantart.com/art/VC-Isara-131303659)

Wraith

09-05-2009, 10:20 AM

Valkyria Chronicles to Get More DLC (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3175906) (1UP)Valkyria Chronicles has already had three downloadable content packs, and Sega announced today it has one more incoming. The pack will be called "Challenge from Team Edy," and is coming in winter 2010. We assume that means the early part of the year, because announcing a DLC pack for holiday 2010 would be crazy.
All signs point to this DLC being the fourth and final pack released in Japan last June. That pack was composed of six challenge missions, each of which specialized in one of the game's class types. Recently the game's official Twitter feed dropped a Wheel of Fortune-style hint series that led to the cryptic clue "What goes around comes around." It's probably safe to assume that was hinting towards this announcement, but we honestly have no idea how.

Inverarity

09-21-2009, 09:51 AM

I finished my (leisurely) play-through from scratch over the weekend. I was surprised to see how much better I was at the game the second time through- the final battle, for example, was tough for me in the first go-round, but I dispatched the guy in two turns this time. Equally surprising, though, was how genuinely challenging and engaging the game remains. For example, breaking through Jaeger's bridge defenses near the end is a proper fight even if your troops are all maxed out; getting that A was really satisfying.

I'm eager to see where they take the game in the sequel, but I'm disappointed that the gorgeous visuals will be sacrificed to the realities of PSP development. In the meantime, I've got skirmishes and side missions to replay...

zarathstra

09-28-2009, 07:00 PM

I bought this game a while back during the Gamestop sale, and just finally got around to playing it over the weekend.

Holy shit, this game is awesome!

I just finished mission 16, I believe, the one where you fight Selvaria in the fortress.

I finally ended up beating her by distracting her with the Shamrock and Marina, which allowed a damage boosted Rosie to sneak up behind her and empty a clip into the back of her head
My favorite character so far is Jann. Hilarious!

LiquidRain

09-28-2009, 07:17 PM

Jann is voiced by none other than John DiMaggio. Also knows as General Damon.

And Marcus Fenix.

And Bender.

Talanvor

10-01-2009, 10:14 AM

I have yet to play VC with the English voiceovers, but I imagine I'll get to it since I loves me some DiMaggio.

LiquidRain

10-01-2009, 11:58 AM

Really, the English voiceover is pretty good. Rosie is VERY weak and bungles a number of line deliveries, but all the other characters are great. They really picked a good voice actor for Alicia, I thought. (and they nailed Vyse and Aika :D )

zarathstra

10-02-2009, 07:33 PM

I have yet to play VC with the English voiceovers, but I imagine I'll get to it since I loves me some DiMaggio.

I don't know how you guys do it. I find I can't concentrate on the subtitles while the characters are speaking in a language I don't understand.

Spigot

10-03-2009, 05:50 AM

We're old-timey anime fans, I guess. Subs are fine with me. I hate subs when I'm watching something in English though. I end up reading ahead and it ruins the pacing but when it's in Japanese or some other language, I can read the stuff and let the voices just wash over me and give me the emotional nuance.

Wraith

10-03-2009, 09:15 AM

I'm usually fine reading subs, but yeah, sometimes it can be distracting. Especially if some lines go by a bit faster than you expect. So if something has a good dub, I'll usually watch it that way. Valkyria's dub was good enough that I never felt compelled to switch to subs, but it's still very nice to have both.

LeRolls

10-03-2009, 10:22 AM

I'm cool with subs but I watch a ton of foreign movies so that definitely helps. I've always felt that you're really missing out on a lot of excellent entertainment by not being willing to read subs.

KSmitty

12-03-2009, 03:34 PM

I can haz Edelweiss?

Started the game a couple days ago and now all I can think about is squadron tactics while I'm at work. I loved the art direction when I first saw early screeshots. And I really enjoy the gameplay, which I was really worried about given how much love this game gets around these parts.

Wraith

12-03-2009, 03:40 PM

Glad you're enjoying it.

Nice avatar, by the way.

Suave Peanut

12-03-2009, 03:46 PM

I need to get back and finish! I love the hell out of the game but I rarely get around my PS3.

KSmitty

12-03-2009, 03:50 PM

Glad you're enjoying it.

Nice avatar, by the way.
I literally yelled 'OH SHIT IT'S VYSE!' when his name came up on the roster.

Spigot

12-03-2009, 04:21 PM

I need to finish this too. Concidering it was THE game that I was looking forward to last year and that I really love it, it's a crime that I haven't finished it yet.

I just haven't had my mind in the proper place for indepth squad tactics when I've sat in front of the PS3, well, at least not this year. I'm usually able to do that kind of thing in bed on my DS/PSP, but not on the consoles.

Of course, I might just be plagued by an inability to finish the tactical games I buy systems for (see: Jeanne D'Arc on the PSP, which I STILL have to finish...)

Xydarc

12-03-2009, 04:32 PM

I literally yelled 'OH SHIT IT'S VYSE!' when his name came up on the roster.
Aika is on the roster as well. I used Vysed quite a bit, he's a kick-ass Stormtrooper.

LiquidRain

12-03-2009, 05:14 PM

Aika is on the roster as well. I used Vysed quite a bit, he's a kick-ass Stormtrooper.
And he only gets better as he gets beat up on! Our hero's in trouble now!

Disgustipated

12-04-2009, 01:05 AM

Spigot

12-04-2009, 05:20 AM

I too just picked up this game. I rented it from Gamefly, and have been so floored by it that I bought a brand new copy at Gamestop tonight for $20. This game is one of those games people should buy a PS3 for. All the hype did not lie.Where were all of you guys last year when it needed sales?!?!

Granted, I'm happy it's at least selling a year later, even if it's for the paltry sum of $20...

Deadend

12-04-2009, 08:34 AM

Where were all of you guys last year when it needed sales?!?!

Granted, I'm happy it's at least selling a year later, even if it's for the paltry sum of $20...

I didn't (still don't) have a PS3. I did the gamefly thing and I am on Chapter... 5 or 6, the battles are pretty good even though half-way though a fight I can see a better way of doing things than I choose.

Such as taking the bridge level, I made a force of troops and started taking over the map, when I should have just done a scout rush, as most of the units are worthless for attacking as their movement rate is so slow.

I also pray the story gets better, as so far it has mostly bored me to tears with FLOWERS and GRR RACISM and WAR IS FUN! HEHEHE!

So any recommendations on what squads to pump XP into? or is trying to be balanced a good idea?

LiquidRain

12-04-2009, 08:37 AM

I'd say go for a balance. The story doesn't really get any better - but I found myself liking the characters all the same. They did a very good job handling Selvaria, though.

Gorvi

12-04-2009, 08:39 AM

I enjoyed the story, it was good, light hearted stuff. I kept it even through most of the game, you don't need to max everything.

Spigot

12-04-2009, 08:42 AM

I never got a "WAR IS FUN!" vibe... quite the opposite, actually. That said, it is rather heavy-handed about much of the not-so-subtext...

Wraith

12-04-2009, 08:56 AM

I went for balance, keeping all classes within a level of each other, but upgraded Scouts and Shocktroopers first. But thinking back, I might have put more into snipers, as they have pretty poor aim at low levels.
I never got a "WAR IS FUN!" vibe... quite the opposite, actually. That said, it is rather heavy-handed about much of the not-so-subtext...Usually when I hear that, it's in reference to the post-kill cheers. "That's what you get!" Though I can see other areas it might apply to (Hans, "let's all go to the beach" bonus chapter, Elet's interviews, etc.).

Personally, I was fine with the balance between the lighthearted stuff and the more serious stuff.

Spigot

12-04-2009, 08:58 AM

Ah. I see what you guys mean. Yeah, it has all of the hallmarks of an anime about war but I always found the core struggle and sacrifice to be what the game was all about. I thought it was one of the few games NOT to glamourize war, despite being all about battle.

danhoo

12-04-2009, 09:44 AM

Aika is on the roster as well. I used Vysed quite a bit, he's a kick-ass Stormtrooper.

And Fina is the medic. Or rather....well, I will not spoil.

I found the story as good, if not better, than the average anime story. Notably, I felt the ending bits after the credits were very satisfying without any of the annoying cliffhanger crap that seems to be common in game endings these days.

I generally kept every class at the same level, except engineers, who I figured would always be right near my tank most of the time anyway.

Wraith

12-04-2009, 03:48 PM

The Destructoid staff put Valkyria Chronicles at #8 on their Top 50 Videogames of the Decade (http://www.destructoid.com/the-top-50-videogames-of-the-decade-10-1--155591.phtml).Released during one of the busiest videogame holiday seasons in recent memory, Sega's Valkyria Chronicles for the PlayStation 3 was almost dead on arrival. The game was a tactical role-playing game (already a tough sell!), and to people unfamiliar with the genre it looked complex and overcomplicated (it's not at all!).

But over the last year, as more and more people started playing it, Valkyria Chronicles grew a massive cult following and healthy sales (even spawning an upcoming sequel!). Everyone that played it instantly fell in love with its gorgeous visuals, solid strategy gameplay, and surprisingly moving story. In a way, this slow build only helped the game in the long run. Instead of the over-hyping that curses most big videogame releases, Valkyria Chronicles was able to be sought out by gamers rather than shoved down their throats.

And once found, gamers were rewarded with one of the richest, most brilliantly constructed turn-based strategy games ever made, topped off with a powerful, extremely moving story (one that affected me (http://www.destructoid.com/how-valkyria-chronicles-made-me-a-sobbing-emotional-wreck-130677.phtml) in ways I can’t even describe) and a wonderfully endearing cast of characters. There is an extra special place in people's hearts for Valkyria Chronicles. It is easily the most pleasant gaming surprise of the last decade.

The rest of the top 10:
Shadow of the Colossus (PS2)
Half-Life 2 (PC)
Mother 3 (GBA)
Portal (PC/PS3/360)
God of War II (PS2)
Beyond Good & Evil (GC/PS2/Xbox)
Diablo II (PC)
Valkyria Chronicles (PS3)
Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
Resident Evil 4 (GC)

Deadend

12-04-2009, 04:18 PM

I think it needs a patch still, major hit detection BULLSHIT. I drove MY tank up behind an enemy tank and fired at it's engine when it took up 95% of my crosshairs.. I somehow missed. Then since I was perpendicular to it, on it's turn it took a shot and hit my engine doing an instant kill when it would be a VERY hard shot to make.

I also have seen missiles go through tanks and hit buildings. I don't know if it's random dice rolls, but it looks like utter bullshit that makes me want to throw the game out when I miss a shot that CAN'T be missed.

Spigot

12-04-2009, 06:28 PM

Deadend

12-04-2009, 07:37 PM

I'm sure 90% of the determination of hits and damage is done by dice rolls and stats as opposed to where you aim. But yeah, it can be pretty frustrating when what should be an easy kill goes completely wonky.

There was smoke going through the tank, therefore I say the game is stupid and I have other games to play. As I don't have time to deal with games that cheat in such a lame way.

Spigot

12-04-2009, 07:47 PM

Have you never played a turn-based strategy game that relies on stats over direct input before? It's not cheating... it's a feature!

LiquidRain

12-04-2009, 08:11 PM

There was smoke going through the tank, therefore I say the game is stupid and I have other games to play. As I don't have time to deal with games that cheat in such a lame way.
I never once had the bugs you've described. I think what you're thinking of as smoke through the tank may be the lance (or anti-tank shell) narrowly missing? The smoke effect can tend to meander in any direction sometimes.

In the early stages of the game the accuracy on anything anti-tank is pretty goddamned awful, and you can't use your ground troops yet for the job, hence the reason why they give you explodey barrels on the Vasel Bridge mission. I just mainly sent the Edelweiss up close, personal, and directly behind the tank to take a direct shot. I never risked it or took it on an angle or anything, I went directly up behind it (no matter the CP cost) and took it out.

Make sure the ENTIRE circle surrounds what you want to hit, THEN fire. Anything less than the whole circle surrounding it is risking it.

It'll get better. :)

Deadend

12-04-2009, 08:41 PM

I never once had the bugs you've described. I think what you're thinking of as smoke through the tank may be the lance (or anti-tank shell) narrowly missing? The smoke effect can tend to meander in any direction sometimes.

In the early stages of the game the accuracy on anything anti-tank is pretty goddamned awful, and you can't use your ground troops yet for the job, hence the reason why they give you explodey barrels on the Vasel Bridge mission. I just mainly sent the Edelweiss up close, personal, and directly behind the tank to take a direct shot. I never risked it or took it on an angle or anything, I went directly up behind it (no matter the CP cost) and took it out.

Make sure the ENTIRE circle surrounds what you want to hit, THEN fire. Anything less than the whole circle surrounding it is risking it.

It'll get better. :)
It was, I had a direct shot and the AI had basically NO shot. I am doing a skirmish on the bridge replay. I have done stat based games before, but it looks more like a clipping issue than miss roll of the dice. It was also on easy. Thus I claim bug over dice roll, which I also hate dice rolls as well at this level of play, as the goal of the player is to mitigate potential error, but when the stats shown are not the REAL stats.. it's cheating.

LiquidRain

12-04-2009, 11:13 PM

It was, I had a direct shot and the AI had basically NO shot. I am doing a skirmish on the bridge replay. I have done stat based games before, but it looks more like a clipping issue than miss roll of the dice. It was also on easy. Thus I claim bug over dice roll, which I also hate dice rolls as well at this level of play, as the goal of the player is to mitigate potential error, but when the stats shown are not the REAL stats.. it's cheating.
It may very well have been a bug, then, certainly one I haven't experienced in my multiple playthroughs. :/

The stats shown, though, are the real stats. The only dice rolls in the game are your accuracy, which is per-projectile (i.e. each individual bullet/lance), and your evasion. Your chance of landing within the circle surrounding the reticle is 100%, and although I don't know for certain, it seems to me that with the best characters (e.g. Alicia or Marina, both of which are accuracy monsters) your chance of landing shots in the middle is greater than hitting the outside of the outer targeting circle. The evasion percentage, though, is never shown. Damage dealt per shot is static for each bullet, and is correct when it shows at the top of the screen.

All other stats exist, but are largely hidden and usually inconsequential - I took a peek at the official guidebook and discovered that sure enough, Alicia has the highest AP and the highest accuracy of any scout. (yes, each person has their own AP stat that's not shown - the variance isn't too great, much like how HP doesn't vary too much between characters. it's worth noting this wasn't so true of Alicia's off-the-damned-charts accuracy at level 20) As a guy who's played multiple times through the game, though, barring the Alicia anomaly it's all about a unit's potentials in practice. The variance in AP, HP, and accuracy don't matter much when you have somebody like Lynn who can move and shoot twice in 1 turn. Or Vyse who turns practically invincible when he gets low on HP.

... it's also all about getting the Selvaria DLC for the Ruhm. :o

danhoo

12-05-2009, 01:00 AM

... it's also all about getting the Selvaria DLC for the Ruhm. :o

LOL. The first time I saw Selvaria counter-attack and kill a sniper with the Ruhm from across the freaking map in the Selvaria DLC, my jaw hit the floor. That gun is awesome :)

Seika

12-05-2009, 01:33 AM

The Destructoid staff put Valkyria Chronicles at #8 on their Top 50 Videogames of the Decade (http://www.destructoid.com/the-top-50-videogames-of-the-decade-10-1--155591.phtml).

The rest of the top 10:
Shadow of the Colossus (PS2)
Half-Life 2 (PC)
Mother 3 (GBA)
Portal (PC/PS3/360)
God of War II (PS2)
Beyond Good & Evil (GC/PS2/Xbox)
Diablo II (PC)
Valkyria Chronicles (PS3)
Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
Resident Evil 4 (GC)

Lot's of PS2 love on that whole list.
Like it should be. :o

LiquidRain

12-05-2009, 10:21 AM

LOL. The first time I saw Selvaria counter-attack and kill a sniper with the Ruhm from across the freaking map in the Selvaria DLC, my jaw hit the floor. That gun is awesome :)
If you A rank the DLC missions, you get the gun to use for the rest of the game. Equipping it to Rosie means instant death for just about anyone.

Evil Avnovice

12-05-2009, 12:23 PM

If anyone is interested, Valkyria Chronicles is currently available at EBGames (http://www.ebgames.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=4058) for $19.99.

Crittias

12-14-2009, 07:09 PM

I finally started playing this game. I'll be playing very slowly for the next few weeks due to an insanely busy schedule, but just based on the prologue, I know I'm in for a treat. The art style is really great.

Wraith

12-22-2009, 10:37 AM

Sega content on the PSN store, including the three Valkyria Chronicles DLC packs, is 40% off through January 7, 2010. See the full list of games/content on sale on the PlayStation Blog (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/12/happy-holidays-the-sega-mega-sale-for-psn-is-on/).

(The announcement is on the U.S. PlayStation Blog. Don't know if this sale is also running on the PSN stores for Europe and Japan.)

LiquidRain

12-22-2009, 11:18 AM

The artbook has been finalized with a release date of Jan 20th. It's 400 pages! The price is 3,900Y, so I'm expecting to see it cost 50-60 at importers.

Wraith

12-22-2009, 11:22 AM

The artbook has been finalized with a release date of Jan 20th. It's 400 pages! The price is 3,900Y, so I'm expecting to see it cost 50-60 at importers.Awesome. Nothing on Play-Asia, Sasuga, Akadot or Jbox yet...

Where'd you find the announcement? The Valkyria portal page (http://portal.valkyria.jp/books/books03.shtml) for the artbook still says "this summer" TBA, "over 300 pages."

Here's Hobby Search (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10105954)'s page for it. ISBN "9784047263017" isn't bringing up any other results.

LiquidRain

12-22-2009, 11:34 AM

I'm trusting what I'm reading on NeoGAF. (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=18994463&postcount=8079) I suppose I should be careful about that, though... :)

Wraith

12-22-2009, 12:30 PM

Well hopefully that info's accurate, and not just a store's placeholder date or something.

I've never ordered from Hobby Search (and a little hesitant to, honestly). Hopefully other import shops carry the book before it's sold out.

Wraith

12-28-2009, 09:35 AM

http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/picture.php?albumid=7&pictureid=437

From the Valkyria blog, re: the artbook (Google Translate).

Valkyria Chronicles Development Artworks

Released January 20, 2010 (Wed)
Price ¥ 3990 (approx.)
Editorial Tekkujaian edit book size A4 size book ISBN 978-4-04-726301-7
Enterbrain, Inc. PublishedData from the characters, set the initial drawings and sketches, draft minutes and all characters dead issue, Ssu'm with comments about the team's and Honjo Varukyuria set!

Configuration settings and mechanical world view, as well as illustrations copyright, Valkyria Chronicles 『I』'm Ssu article also published in the very early planning stage!

In addition, you and conduct a interview to Ssu Sakimoto's main staff and musicians! Ssu hear a different story behind it!

Large total volume of 400 pages! "Valkyria Chronicles" gift to fans, Ssu became one of the ultimate book! ！ !

Wraith

12-28-2009, 09:43 AM

And the page for the artbook on the Valkyria Portal (http://portal.valkyria.jp/books/books03.shtml) has been updated (Google Translate):Valkyria Chronicles 』to『本編ending from the start, the Chronicle Anne Galli each chapter to introduce the flow of every story. Data from the characters who rushed through the field, set the initial drawings and sketches, draft minutes and all characters dead issue, with comments on his team and set Varukyuria Honjo. All the teams are set Varukyuria revealed itself as the basis of this work related to design, configure and set world mechanics. Copyrighted illustrations, 』Valkyria Chronicles『 published an article in pre-production on very early planning stage to be born. Interviews with staff side of the main production work produced this charming and exclusive interview to press ahead with the musicians who played the part of Sakimoto view of the world through music!

Indeed, one of the ultimate gift for Varukyuriafan books of the battlefield. Achieved by a total of 400 development staff here full cooperation of large volumes of content page now!Plus the same product info as listed above.

Enterbrain product page (http://www.enterbrain.co.jp/product/mook/mook/08325001.html)

LiquidRain

12-28-2009, 10:37 AM

I'm rather more interested in where I can order it! :)

Wraith

12-28-2009, 10:49 AM

Only English Google results for it ["valkyria chronicles" OR "senjou no valkyria", "development artworks"] in the last week (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&tbo=s&tbs=qdr%3Aw&q=%22valkyria+chronicles%22+OR+%22senjou+no+valkyr ia%22%2C+%22development+artworks%22&btnG=Search&aq=f&oq=&aqi=) are this thread, the GAF thread, Hobby Search, and a blog post about artbooks, which just links to the Amazon.co.jp (http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/404726301X) product page.

*Edit* I sent Play-Asia another e-mail, now that the release date is just a few weeks away, to see if they have any plans about selling this artbook.

Xydarc

12-28-2009, 11:07 AM

Indeed, does Play-Asia have this yet?

LiquidRain

12-28-2009, 11:15 AM

I searched them before I even posted "where can I get it", because they don't have it listed.

Xydarc

12-28-2009, 01:27 PM

This has to be the Duke Nukem of videogame artbooks.:p

Cactaur

12-28-2009, 01:48 PM

Expected Jan 20.

Wraith

12-29-2009, 07:56 AM

Play-Asia: Senjou no Valkyria Development Artworks (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-lz-77-g-49-en-15-valkyria-70-3ohm.html)

Xydarc

12-29-2009, 08:25 AM

As soon as I get the cash, I'm all over this. Thanks Wraith.

Wraith

12-29-2009, 08:38 AM

Ah, more pics from the artbook on the producers' blog (http://ameblo.jp/val-log/entry-10418574345.html).

http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/picture.php?albumid=7&pictureid=439

http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/picture.php?albumid=7&pictureid=440

http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/picture.php?albumid=7&pictureid=441

http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/picture.php?albumid=7&pictureid=442

Xydarc

12-29-2009, 01:34 PM

Where's the drool emoticon when I need one?

Wraith

12-30-2009, 01:33 PM

I was looking around for $8 off $50 Play-Asia coupons that worked yesterday, for my preorder, but didn't find one. Turns out I had one sitting in my hotmail. Oh well... I used a $5 off coupon found on CAG, anyway.

If anyone wants my $8 off $50, or $12 off $100, shoot me a PM. It's only good through tomorrow (end of the year). If nobody bites today, I may just post them over on CAG, for whoever wants them. *Edit* Grab them here (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6683497#post6683497), if nobody else gets them first.

Only thing I'm looking to buy from them now is the VC2 soundtrack, which they don't have listed yet.

Wraith

12-30-2009, 01:55 PM

Added artbook info to the OP.

Wraith

01-07-2010, 10:19 AM

A reminder from @ValkyriaTribune (http://twitter.com/ValkyriaTribune):One day left in the SEGA / PSN Valkyria DLC Holiday Sale! Pick up one or all three DLC packs at 40% off - or Alicia will make sure you do!

Wraith

01-18-2010, 09:38 AM

More artbook pics from the producers' blog (http://ameblo.jp/val-log/entry-10435535920.html):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/valkyria/artbook/th_o0480064010377797769.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/valkyria/artbook/?action=view&current=o0480064010377797769.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/valkyria/artbook/th_o0600080010377798361.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/valkyria/artbook/?action=view&current=o0600080010377798361.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/valkyria/artbook/th_o0500067810377802102.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/valkyria/artbook/?action=view&current=o0500067810377802102.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/valkyria/artbook/th_o0768102410377799713.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/valkyria/artbook/?action=view&current=o0768102410377799713.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/valkyria/artbook/th_o0308060010377803020.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/valkyria/artbook/?action=view&current=o0308060010377803020.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/valkyria/artbook/th_o0700059910377804791.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/valkyria/artbook/?action=view&current=o0700059910377804791.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/valkyria/artbook/th_o0800064010377805786.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/valkyria/artbook/?action=view&current=o0800064010377805786.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/valkyria/artbook/th_o0700051210377803804.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/valkyria/artbook/?action=view&current=o0700051210377803804.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/valkyria/artbook/th_o0480070010377806995.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/valkyria/artbook/?action=view&current=o0480070010377806995.jpg)

Wraith

01-21-2010, 09:39 AM

Play-Asia has started shipping artbook preorders.

LiquidRain

01-21-2010, 10:24 AM

Nice. So mine'll get here in a couple weeks.

Wraith

01-22-2010, 11:02 AM

Artbook is listed as "Back ordered, ships once restocked" on Play-Asia.

Closeup shot of the artbook cover (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=19372867&postcount=8347) on NeoGAF.

Also, Valkyria Chronicles is #23 (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/106/1060027p3.html) on IGN's Top 25 PlayStation 3 Games: Complete list.Greg Miller: I don't know if there's one thing you can point to and say "This is what made Valkyria Chronicles great." There's the jaw-dropping art style that looked like a canvas painting come to life, the blending of strategy and RPG mechanics, the story of Welkin and the Imperial Invasion – it was the whole package. You could play the game to try and take down tanks with your band of soldiers or play it to get a heartfelt tale of survival. It was entertaining to simply watch it or get lost in it. Valkyria Chronicles was – and is – a spectacle PS3 players should be playing.

Ryan Clements: This strategy RPG didn't get as much attention as it deserved. Valkyria Chronicles is a fascinating hybrid to behold. The game is like other top-down strategy games, except each unit's turn is played out from a third-person perspective on the battlefield. This gives the game a tactical edge, but players actually control the units as opposed to command them. The art style, music and voice acting are equally enticing, which all work together to tell an emotional story of a small independent nation caught up in a larger war.

Wraith

01-23-2010, 10:34 AM

While Valkyria Chronicles is still available for $20 at Gamestop (http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=4058)/EB Games, if you've been unable to find it there, can't buy it from them online, or prefer buying from other stores, there's another way to get this game for $20 new.

Toys R Us has a deal where you can get $20 off when you purchase Mass Efect 2 or MAG and a 360 or PS3 game, $59.99 and up. But, the list of eligible games (http://www.toysrus.com/searchHandler/index.jsp?promoId=3994909&type=effect&view=all) for this deal includes games they're currently selling for less than $60, like Valkyria Chronicles (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3632085) ($39.99 - $20 for $19.99), Tales of Vesperia, Uncharted, Brutal Legend. Deal (http://www.toysrus.com/promo/index.jsp?promoId=3994909) ends January 30, 2010.

via Joystiq (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/22/valkyria-for-20-with-mag-or-me2-purchase-at-toys-r-us/), Destructoid (http://www.destructoid.com/toys-r-us-get-valkyria-chronicles-for-20-w-mag-or-me2-161292.phtml)

Wraith

01-29-2010, 02:11 PM

Valkyria Chronicles is Amazon's video game trade in of the day. They'll give you $20 for it. Which is a pretty good deal, if you picked it up for $20 at Gamestop/EB.

But then, why would anyone want to trade this game in in the first place.

Wraith

02-04-2010, 10:23 AM

A few more pics from the artbook on NeoGAF (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=19585983&postcount=8497).

I did receive my artbook last week, and flipped through it a bit. It's exactly 400 pages, no more no less, and feels like a real solid printing (pages aren't flimsy). Hardcover would've been nice, but not a big deal. As shown before, the dust jacket shows a big illustration that looks to include all the available squad members, and some non-playable Gallian volunteer army characters like Varrot, Isara, Kreiss, Fina.

The first section goes over the story of the game w/ screens and text. Then it goes into character profiles, with story characters getting the most space (Alicia, Welkin and Selvaria probably get the most pages). These include early/rough designs they went through before settling on the final character designs. Alicia went through quite a few variations. Non-story squad members get brief profiles, several to a page, mostly with in-game art.

The middle sections include designs for most everything in the game. Tanks, weapons, armor, cities, backgrounds, emblems, medals...

There's a short section, maybe 20 pages, just for illustrations (some we've seen before, but most are new to me).

There's a section showing pre-production work. It looks like they original worked on something called Gallian Panzers (for PS2?), which featured early versions of Welkin, Alicia and others. Don't know if it had the same story, but it looked like a previous-gen version of VC.

The last section is interviews with staff from the game.

Wraith

02-09-2010, 08:25 PM

Valkyria Chronicles DLC will be on sale again on PSN, starting this Thursday (Feb. 11). Sega America Blog (http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2010/02/09/bundles-of-love-save-big-on-playstation-network-titles-starting-this-thursday/)

Wraith

02-11-2010, 03:00 PM

Looks like you can get all three pieces of DLC in the "Love Conquers All" bundle for $9.99. This is part of SEGA's Valentine's week PSN promotion (http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2010/02/11/bundles-of-love-promotion-save-big-on-psn-titles/), running now through Feb. 18.

Wraith

02-19-2010, 11:16 AM

So the fourth DLC installment that's been out in Japan for a while now is coming to PSN next week (for sure for North America, probably for Europe as well).

From the SEGA America Blog (http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2010/02/19/squad-7-move-out-valkyria-chronicles-dlc-4-is-releasing-next-week/):The DLC features six different missions, all involving a challenge issued from the members of Edy’s Detachment. Jann will smother you with details on how to take on a slew of tanks at once in the Lancer mission, Marina will coldly cue you for a stealthy sniper shootout – until she sees a remarkably cute fox, at least – and Edy herself will brief you on an epic shocktrooper fight of massive proportions.

All in all, the six missions include challenging goals based on mastering the following classes:

Scout
Shocktrooper
Lancer
Engineer
Sniper
Tank

In addition, you aren’t limited to only using members of Edy’s Detachment! You can field any of your personal favorites from Squad 7 that you’d like to use.

The DLC will go live next Thursday, February 25th!

Spigot

02-19-2010, 02:20 PM

Gah. I still need to do the last couple of missions and finish this bloody game!

LiquidRain

02-19-2010, 04:42 PM

I am gobbling that up ASAP.

Xydarc

02-19-2010, 06:40 PM

Will purchase the day it's released. Thanks Sega!

Wraith

02-24-2010, 10:18 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4384091492_bd8e51c865.jpg

Sega America Blog: Valkyria Chronicles DLC Spotlight #1 – Jann's Lancer Challenge! (http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2010/02/23/valkyria-chronicles-dlc-spotlight-1-janns-lancer-challenge/)

Some info and tips on the Lancer challenge in DLC #4.

Tomorrow: Marina's Sniper Challenge.

Suave Peanut

02-24-2010, 11:14 AM

Oh Jann, you saucy little bastard.

Xydarc

02-24-2010, 01:49 PM

Oh Jann, you saucy little bastard.
His one-liners made him one of my favorite lancers to use in battle.

LiquidRain

02-24-2010, 02:12 PM

His one-liners made him one of my favorite lancers to use in battle.
I could get loooost, in those muuuuscles!

Wraith

02-25-2010, 10:04 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4386364417_ec11b53450.jpg

Sega America Blog: Valkyria Chronicles DLC Spotlight #2 – Marina's Sniper Challenge! (http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2010/02/25/valkyria-chronicles-dlc-spotlight-2-marinas-sniper-challenge/)

Tomorrow: Edy's Shocktrooper Challenge.

Also:P.S. – A cool tip: while there aren’t English dubs for the short mission briefings in the DLC, we have included the full Japanese audio, which you can listen to by switching your voices to Japanese. So, if you’re more into Japanese voice acting in general, or if you’d just like to hear your favorite characters again, try it out!By "short mission briefings," I'm assuming they mean the layout out of objectives when you start a mission, but that the rest of it will still be dubbed...

Wraith

02-26-2010, 09:12 AM

I guess the new DLC has no dub whatsoever (http://www.siliconera.com/2010/02/26/new-valkyria-chronicles-dlc-only-has-japanese-voice-acting/) (Siliconera). Which is a shame, as I quite liked the dub voices.

Maybe John DiMaggio was busy working on Futurama series 2?

Wraith

03-03-2010, 12:34 PM

Anyone grab the DLC yet? Now that the apocalyps3 has passed, I'll have to fire up the PS3 this week and check it out.

Zagrash

03-03-2010, 01:01 PM

Anyone grab the DLC yet? Now that the apocalyps3 has passed, I'll have to fire up the PS3 this week and check it out.

I downloaded it last night, but I only had a chance to play through the Scout mission, and the Lancer mission. I got an A rank on the scout mission, but failed the Lancer mission...I'm sure I'll try again tonight.

LiquidRain

03-03-2010, 01:13 PM

I'd say it's worth the five bucks.

For the scout mission, I couldn't find the last hidden person. I played the Sniper mission though and that was a real challenge to start with. Loved it. Then it became easy. :( Still, I liked it a whole lot.

Wraith

03-04-2010, 01:47 PM

A clarification about the dub in the #4 DLC, from the GAF VC thread (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=20086764&postcount=8635):The VA is only missing from the outside of battle dialogues. All the same in-battle quips and comments are still there.

Wraith

03-29-2010, 06:21 PM

If you still haven't picked up Valkyria Chronicles for $20 from Gamestop/EB, now Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Valkyria-Chronicles-Playstation-3/dp/B0016C3260/) has it for the same price.

CappinCanuck

03-30-2010, 09:29 AM

If you still haven't picked up Valkyria Chronicles for $20 from Gamestop/EB, now Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Valkyria-Chronicles-Playstation-3/dp/B0016C3260/) has it for the same price.

Just finally picked it up :) Heard so much about it... finally caved.

Xydarc

03-30-2010, 09:51 AM

Just finally picked it up :) Heard so much about it... finally caved.
You have chosen...wisely.

AliasRomanian

03-30-2010, 10:45 AM

I just got back into this game and am loving it. The on thing that I don't like is how your rating is based on amount of turns used and not really tactics :(.

johnperkins21

03-30-2010, 10:59 AM

I just got back into this game and am loving it. The on thing that I don't like is how your rating is based on amount of turns used and not really tactics :(.

You and just about everyone else who's ever played it. That's really the one flaw of the game.

AliasRomanian

03-30-2010, 11:49 AM

You and just about everyone else who's ever played it. That's really the one flaw of the game.

Oh wells. The whole rank thing isn't that important to me since I can just get xp from skirmishes :).

Xydarc

03-30-2010, 12:46 PM

Oh wells. The whole rank thing isn't that important to me since I can just get xp from skirmishes :).
I had no qualms using the scout rush on skirmishes for this reason, it was to gain xp. I played the story missions the way I wanted to and ignored ranks.

Spigot

03-30-2010, 02:14 PM

ClannerDelta

03-30-2010, 03:35 PM

I think that once FFXIII is in the can, I'm going to get back to this game and finish it up once and for all. I can do SRPGs on the handhelds until my eyes bleed but for whatever reason I just can't get into the right headspace to play this on the PS3 when I actually have a chance to play the PS3. Sigh.

I'm kind of in the same boat. It's like... it's just wrong. I wonder why that is. Still love VC, but it's definitely something I noticed while playing.

Spigot

03-30-2010, 03:50 PM

I'm kind of in the same boat. It's like... it's just wrong. I wonder why that is. Still love VC, but it's definitely something I noticed while playing.Yeah. I mean, I love the game to death when I do fire it up but it's one of those games that I see on my shelf and the sheer weight of it kind of makes me quail and turn to something with shooty-bangs.

I get the same way when I think of a game like Oblivion or Demon's Souls. I know I have to be in the right head-space to enjoy it and until I finally take the step to fire it up, the potential thinkatude it demands overwhelms me.

I blame my kids, wife and job :)

Wraith

05-04-2010, 08:56 PM

Kotaku (http://kotaku.com/5530223/the-art-of-valkyria-chronicles) has some photos (http://kotaku.com/5530211/vc-art/gallery/) showing off the big VC artbook.

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/05/800x600_largo.jpg

LiquidRain

05-04-2010, 08:59 PM

It's been sitting on my shelf for a while. It really is quite awesome, despite a few pages that just make you groan "oh Japan."

There's something like 4 or 5 pages just on the dozens of iterations of Alicia's design.

Wraith

05-14-2010, 10:58 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/valkyria/10117299a3.jpg

via Tomopop (http://tomopop.com/valkyria-chronicles-selvaria-and-odin-sphere-s-mercedes-available-for-preorder-12397.phtml)

rahsoul

05-21-2010, 01:47 AM

Just finished the game, really awesome. Contemplating how long to wait before I play through it again.

Wraith

08-30-2010, 08:47 PM

Hey, somebody in the Neogaf VC thread posted a link to this (http://www.amazon.com/Valkyria-Chronicles-Design-Archive-Sega/dp/1926778162) (also UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Valkyria-Chronicles-Design-Archive-Sega/dp/1926778162/)):Valkyria Chronicles: Design Archive [Paperback]

List Price: $49.99
Price: $31.49

Product Description
In Valkyria Chronicles, SEGA's critically acclaimed tactical RPG, Welkin and the members of the 7th Platoon struggle for freedom as the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Valkyria Chronicles: Design Archive takes you behind the scenes, showcasing the gorgeous artwork of this truly epic world. The book features 400 pages of character designs, vehicle and weapon designs, maps and promotional art, all accompanied by detailed background information and creator commentary.

Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Udon Entertainment (February 1, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1926778162
ISBN-13: 978-1926778167And someone replied (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=22928235&postcount=8832):I asked them by mail and they confirmed, they'll anounce it in a couple of weeks. I'm so happy I didn't import the JP version back then :P

So, uh... looks like I'm buying the artbook again. *sucker*

Abyssion

08-30-2010, 08:52 PM

That's pretty cool, I might buy it.

LiquidRain

08-30-2010, 09:30 PM

A douple-dip for me as well, then. I don't mind.

Wraith

10-25-2010, 08:59 PM

Sega and gamrFeed (part of VGChartz) are giving away a copy of the Japanese artbook, signed by the dev team.

Win a signed copy of the huge Valkyria Chronicles Dev. works Art Book! (http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2010/10/25/win-a-signed-copy-of-the-huge-valkyria-chronicles-dev-works-art-book/) (SEGA America Blog)

Wraith

02-04-2011, 07:30 PM

Just a heads up - Amazon's pushed back the release of the English VC1 artbook (http://www.amazon.com/Valkyria-Chronicles-Design-Archive-Sega/dp/1926778162/) to July 12, 2011. (Was previously listed for February 8.)

Xydarc

02-08-2011, 02:19 AM

Wraith

02-12-2011, 01:53 PM

Xydarc

02-12-2011, 07:45 PM

And now it's bumped up to April 27.
This would be why Amazon updated the estimated arrival of my copy to May (yes, I chose the free shipping).

Wraith

06-20-2011, 07:30 PM

Xydarc

06-21-2011, 07:40 PM

For anyone who pre-ordered the English VC1 artbook from Amazon, you may want to check your orders. The title was temporarily de-listed (whatever you call it), with Amazon saying they wouldn't be able to get the book. Within a day or so, Udon contacted them and it was re-listed.

But preorders were cancelled in the process. I re-preordered when the listing was active again.
That's odd. I did receive an e-mail from Amazon, but it was to tell me that my pre-order had been pushed back to July.

BTW Wraith, have you seen the Atelier Series book that Udon published recently? It's fantastic. Gives me high hopes for the VC1 book.

Wraith

06-21-2011, 10:53 PM

I've seen the Atelier book, and a few other (http://www.amazon.com/Shigenori-Soejima-Artworks-SC-Atlus/dp/1926778324/) new Udon titles, listed on Amazon/Right Stuf, but haven't looked into it (haven't played any of the games).

EWolfmanD

06-25-2011, 11:54 AM

That's odd. I did receive an e-mail from Amazon, but it was to tell me that my pre-order had been pushed back to July.

BTW Wraith, have you seen the Atelier Series book that Udon published recently? It's fantastic. Gives me high hopes for the VC1 book.

I received that email too, and now I've gotten another one that says August. I think I've gotten about ten of those emails so far moving it from June to November and then back earlier and then later. We should start a betting pool on what month it actually comes out.

I decided to go to the book's page, and the top lists me as having ordered it. I'm locked in at $26 instead of the current $31, so that's nice. :)

Still, thanks for the warning, Wraith. I definitely don't want to miss getting this book.

Wraith

06-25-2011, 12:10 PM

Oh, and from the guy at Udon that I e-mailed, it sounds like they will probably do the VC2 book, once the first is out.

LiquidRain

06-25-2011, 12:11 PM

Hopefully it won't take another 3 or 4 years.

Xydarc

08-04-2011, 06:13 AM

My book shipped! Amazon says I should have it by Friday.

Xydarc

08-04-2011, 04:30 PM

My book is here! AND IT IS GLORIOUS

Khrymsyn

08-30-2011, 09:29 AM

I have not read through this thread yet, but after this post, I will go back and start reading.
However, wanted to say I picked this up 3 days ago, and... holy crap how did I miss it?

First two biggest impressions to me?
Holy crap is this game "Japanese"
and second?
My god... it's like they took the original X-Com template and tweaked it.

The first statement, don't take it the wrong way. What I mean is, I just don't see this game, at least in this fashion, being made anywhere else. The way the characters act/react, the visual style, the odd "touches" such as the pig with wings going "Moink"? Just all strikes me as familiar to when I was heavier into the jRPG games.

The second one... and this may have been covered elsewhere, but SO MUCH reminds me of X-Com. Picking Squad members with different strengths/weaknesses. The turn based tactical decision making where to leave characters at ends of turns and such, plus crouching or otherwise hiding to try and avoid enemies getting back at you. The possibility of retaliation shots and suprise ambush shots even when it's not a unit's turn. The likely squad setup of ?# infantry and a tank. The upgrading of weapons and units between missions in a separate screen... If this were near future against sectoids instead of pseudo WWII, I'd think it'd easily feel like a sequel.

And I gotta say, only 3 days of owning it, and this game has quickly become high on my list of favorites. So awesome.

evilgoodwin

08-31-2011, 03:04 AM

I don't remember why I stopped playing it. I think it was because some of the battles got too long or something. I'll have to go back to it someday. I loved that you levelled up classes and not characters. Probably the only strategy RPG that I like that wasn't Shining Force.

Xydarc

08-31-2011, 06:30 AM

Xydarc

08-31-2011, 06:31 AM